VIEWPOINT NOTE FROM The Chair

moving into our area, and it is equally as rewarding to watch our long-standing, established businesses investing back into Vermillion. We are right in the middle of a very defining time for the organization and there couldn’t be a better time for you to come on board.

If you are a new chamber member or have not been to one of the VCDC’s events in some time, I encourage you to get out and get involved. Seek out a board member or a VCDC staffer and introduce yourself. Explore the many opportunities that the VCDC presents.

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We hope to see you at one of our many events in the coming months. As always, it is a pleasure and honor to serve the VCDC as the Chair of the Board. I hope you have a fantastic summer and I invite you to reach out to myself, Jim, or any of the VCDC staff if there is anything we can do to better serve you and your business.

Sincerely,

Jeff Erickson

2022-2023 Board of Directors, Chair

JEFF ERICKSON - EXEC, CHAIR

We’re a month and a half into summer in Vermillion, and while summer is often seen as a quieter time in town, the dedicated team at the VCDC is actively working to bring you programming like Thursdays on the Platz (check out the schedule on page 10!) ribbon cuttings, and educational programming. The summer months provide an excellent opportunity to connect with new folks and nurture the friendships that are already there.

We’ve had a substantial boom in new members joining the VCDC— if you are one of those new members, welcome! We are thrilled to see so many new businesses

For existing and new members, if you want to get involved in making the VCDC’s efforts a continued success, you can join one of our committees. These committees work to advise the VCDC Board on current projects, community input and impact, and future priorities, and they range in topics from governmental affairs to VCDC ambassadorship. Whatever you decide, I challenge you to get involved.

The VCDC presents an opportunity for all of its members to grow their network (and thus, their business). Get out there and forge professional and personal relationships! Feel the energy, make the connections, and be active in what I believe is one of the best resources our community has at its fingertips.